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I guess cause it's not about strength . Badminton is one of the sports where it's harmony that counts and not just sheer might. That means that it's about timing of the smash, which depends on the speed and footwork, which depends on the seeing court etc etc. A fraction of the second later or earlier than needed and your shot will be off it's best. Also hands strength is not as important as strong core (abs and back) which actually account for most of the power. Although if you are coming from tennis background try use more wrist than hand - which also helps. and the only thing that will help is practice. But at least you will have fun perfecting it.
So keep up with your nickname and you should be good.

without proper stroke technique, most of the energy you put in a swing is not
being transfer to the racket then to the bird so most of the engery basically are gone with the wind.. When u eventually get it right after some coaching perheps and numerous more practises sessions, then yah having greater strength will contribite to the final output. But then when that happen
u'll most likely start to consider trading in some of those strength into accuracy.
And on the grip, generally only at the impact point, you wish to hold the handle very firmly, for the rest of the time, leave some room between the handle and your palm so u can let you fingers do some work.

Thanks for the response. Is it safe to assume that an overhead clear is a simular motion to a tennis serve?

Also, should the handle of the racket ever move in my grip. I.e. also snap it with my fingers in addition to my wirst?

Lastly, how does one find a secret coach, or any qualified coach for that matter?

For the 1st - yes , it's very similar , at least from outside - since I never played tennis. Except in the moment of contact , it's only the wrist that moves not the arm. Kinda like a whip, the sound (power) comes from the end which is the fastest part.

2nd. Yes actually the handle moves almost constantly, except as previously noted in the moment of contact with shuttle. The reason for movement is different placement of the large finger on the racquet - it's very different for backhand vs. forehand.

3rd. Check out the badminton clubs, they usually have someone available. if you can't find anyone, read some exercise from this site and parctice them yourself- it helps.